Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 is getting more cabins
2026-09-14Cunard will add 31 staterooms and suites to the Queen Mary 2 during a drydock in April 2027. The cruise line will also refresh every existing Grill Suite onboard and enhance multiple public spaces. Of the 31 new accommodations, 16 will be Cunard Princess Grill Suites and 15 will be Britannia category staterooms. Improvements to […]
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What “Fully Staffed” Really Means at a Luxury Villa
2026-09-14Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations A staffed villa offers one of luxury travel’s most appealing promises: the privacy of a private home with the ease of a fine hotel. Breakfast appears when the household wakes, and dinner unfolds without anyone studying a menu or signing a bill. Yet “fully staffed” […]
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When the Hotel Is Open but the Season Is Over
2026-09-08Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations The shoulder-season details luxury travellers need to check before booking Shoulder season has acquired an almost flawless reputation. The light is softer, the streets are quieter and a suite that was difficult to secure six weeks earlier may suddenly be available. In many destinations, September […]
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Emirates elevates premium economy with privacy screens
2026-09-08Emirates said newly delivered Airbus A350 aircraft will have an adjustable privacy screen between every seat in the premium economy cabin. Also, every seat in premium economy will have electrically powered seats, a first in premium economy for Emirates. The electric privacy divider extends to the full height of the seat. Emirates says it’s the […]
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The Mediterranean has become a year-round cruising destination
2026-08-31Explora Journeys hadn’t intended to cruise the Mediterranean in winter, but the luxury line needed to redeploy a ship away from the Middle East due to the Iran war. And even though sales for the winter Med cruises launched just seven months before the first departure, bookings were brisk, said Chris Austin, Explora’s president of North America. […]
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Insider Tips for Getting the Right Room at a Luxury Hotel
2026-08-31Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Insider Tips for Getting the Right Room at a Luxury Hotel The most expensive room in a hotel is not necessarily the one that will provide the best stay. A larger suite can overlook a noisy pool. A coveted top-floor room may sit beneath the […]
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Insider Tips for Knowing What to Book Early, and What Can Wait
2026-08-24Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations The advice to “book early” sounds sensible, but it is not especially useful. How early? Which parts of the trip? And what happens when committing too soon leaves an itinerary filled with expensive reservations that no longer fit together? Exceptional trips are rarely planned by […]
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The Best (and Worst) Cruise Ship Cabins for Every Type of Traveler
2026-08-24Find the perfect cabin for your next sailing. Along with choosing where to sail, what ship to board and how many nights to spend at sea, determining which cruise ship cabin to stay in is a crucial part of planning a vacation at sea. Before you make a decision, check out the best and worst […]
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The Souvenir You Make Yourself
2026-08-24Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Most souvenirs begin at the end of an experience. They are selected after the museum visit, placed beside the register at a hotel or discovered during a final walk through town. Their purpose is to carry a little of the destination home, although the connection […]
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How to Pick a Cruise Travel Advisor
2026-08-17Consider using a planner for your next vacation at sea. If you’ve ever planned a cruise, you know there are plenty of moving parts. First, you’ll need to decide where you want to go. Next, you’ll choose which cruise line or ship is best for you, followed by the right cabin option and the ideal shore excursions. If […]
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